{
  "id": 6050200,
  "title": "Montrealer reunited with cat after 16-day separation at Toronto Pearson airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/montrealer-reunited-with-cat-after-16-day-separation-at-toronto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T22:00:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/06/montrealer-reunited-cat-toronto-airport/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montreal resident Abir Batikhi was reunited with her missing cat, Caramel, after a 16-day ordeal at Toronto Pearson airport. The seven-year-old feline went missing while Batikhi was traveling from Jordan to Toronto, leaving her other four cats behind. Initially, Batikhi found the carrier for Caramel empty, but the cat's fate remained uncertain. She was eventually rescued on September 2 by Toronto Pearson airport staff who set out humane traps to locate her. The airport staff, along with Falcon Environmental, were credited for their crucial role in the rescue effort. Airport employees and partners also played a significant part by posting flyers and sharing information. Batikhi was finally able to pick up her beloved pet on September 4, with the airport staff transporting Caramel to Montreal. Caramel appeared weak and scared upon her return, having lost weight and showing signs of distress. However, she quickly adapted to her normal routine, starting to eat with her sister and brother once more. Batikhi expressed her immense gratitude to everyone who helped find Caramel, including the airport staff, Falcon Environmental, and the public.",
  "summary": "The 16-day-long nightmare came to an end for Montrealer Abir Batikhi as her missing cat is returned home safe and sound. Caramel, a seven-year-old feline, who was lost on the grounds of Toronto Pearson airport for over two weeks, left to fend for herself in a situation that grew more dire with every passing day. […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Montrealer Abir Batikhi reunites with missing cat Caramel after 16 days",
    "Airport staff and Falcon Environmental rescue cat from Toronto Pearson",
    "Cat Caramel weak and scared upon return but adapts quickly to normal routine"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}